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The University of Virginia has reached a settlement of $9 million with the families of the victims affected by the tragic 2022 mass shooting. However, while this financial compensation provides some closure, the families emphasize that their quest for justice is far from over. The settlement follows an investigation into the university’s response to the…
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A legal battle between reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley and Patrick Rykwalder, the plaintiff suing them over their son Grayson’s 2022 car crash, has taken a contentious turn. The Chrisleys are facing accusations of attempting to seal the case to avoid public scrutiny, a move strongly opposed by Rykwalder. The incident in question…
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The family of Kadarius Smith, a 17-year-old from Leland, Mississippi, continues to express frustration over the lack of information surrounding his untimely death. Kadarius passed away last month under contentious circumstances, allegedly after being struck by a police cruiser. Patrick Smith, Kadarius’ father, remains distraught by the limited details surrounding his son’s March 21st demise.…
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Kansas has taken a significant step in the area of financial regulation by enacting comprehensive legislation on earned wages access (EWA). The new law, which mirrors recent developments in Wisconsin, is poised to bring significant changes to the landscape of EWA services in the state. Set to take effect immediately upon publication, the law introduces…
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A bipartisan effort led by Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia aims to revolutionize oversight of federal prisons through the introduction of the Federal Prison Oversight Act. This legislation, set to be introduced on Wednesday, seeks to address instances of scandal and abuse within the system by establishing a hotline for inmates to report misconduct directly…
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Several families in Alabama have filed lawsuits alleging that the organs of their deceased loved ones were removed without consent while in state custody. The lawsuits contain disturbing allegations against the Alabama Department of Corrections and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), raising questions about ethical practices and legal oversight in the handling of…
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A bill aimed at making police-worn body camera footage public record in Alabama was defeated in a Senate committee vote on Wednesday. Sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman, D-Birmingham, the legislation, SB14, would have mandated the release of bodycam and dashcam video footage within 30 days of a request, making it accessible to families as well.…
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A complex landscape of state laws surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) is posing challenges for businesses across the United States, with each state taking its own approach to regulating this rapidly evolving technology. In Utah, lawmakers are deliberating over legislation that would mandate certain businesses to disclose whether their products interact with consumers autonomously, without human…
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In a concerted effort to safeguard individual rights amidst the expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI), five additional federal agencies have pledged to uphold principles of fairness and equality alongside the Justice Department. The Justice Department revealed on April 4, 2024, that an extended coalition of cabinet-level federal agencies has committed to preserving fundamental civil…
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In response to recent controversies surrounding the burial of loved ones in unmarked graves without proper notification, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intervention to revamp next-of-kin death notifications in Mississippi. The assistance will be provided to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office under Title VI of the Civil Rights…
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